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Bay of Islands Discovery Experience from Auckland incl. Hole In The Rock Cruise

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Overview

Embark on a voyage of discovery on this unique luxurious private experience from Auckland to enjoy the beauty, discover the scenery, captivating wildlife, and rich history on the Bay of Islands cruise. Get up close to the cliffs at Cape Brett and travel through the iconic Hole in the Rock. Spot dolphins, whales, and other marine wildlife, and enjoy a 1.5-hour island stop to swim and walk. You’re spoiled for choice when it comes to must-dos in the Bay of Islands!

Activity location

  • Auckland Central
    • Auckland Central, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Mövenpick Hotel Auckland
    • 8 Customs Street East
    • 1010, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedOpportunity to view marine mammals including dolphins, whales, seals, birdlife and more
  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate transport
  • What's includedWhat's includedComplimentary High-Speed Internet on-board the minibus
  • What's includedWhat's includedComplimentary refreshments and water on board
  • What's includedWhat's includedFully guided private return transfers from Auckland
  • What's includedWhat's includedDiscover self-guided bush walks for spectacular views over the Bay of Islands
  • What's includedWhat's includedKeep a lookout for dolphins, whales, or orcas (at mother nature's discretion)
  • What's includedWhat's includedListen to entertaining live commentary from your local Nature Guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedLuxurious temperature controlled transport in a minibus
  • What's includedWhat's includedDiscover some of the 144 stunning islands in the Bay of Islands on a scenic cruise
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedWitness the iconic Hole in the Rock
  • What's includedWhat's includedEngaging and informative commentary in English
  • What's includedWhat's includedJourney by boat across the pristine Islands
  • What's includedWhat's includedComplimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland
  • What's includedWhat's includedLunch stops at Otehei Bay
  • What's includedWhat's includedWiFi on board
  • What's includedWhat's includedMarvel at the breath-taking scenery en route
  • What's includedWhat's includedAdmission to 4.5 hours Hole in the Rock Dolphin Cruise
  • What's includedWhat's includedA local English-speaking tour escort throughout the tour
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll Fees and Taxes
  • What's includedWhat's includedStop off at Urupukapuka Island and lunch/dinner stop at Otehei Bay
  • What's includedWhat's includedEnjoy a 1.5-hour island stop-over and walk, swim, paddle board, kayak or relax
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedBreakfast
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedDinner
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedOpportunity to purchase lunch or dinner at your own expense

Know before you book

  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for the conditions, walking shoes, Sun protection, jacket/warm layer, & any essential personal items.
  • Bring a camera or a phone with camera capability as this is the perfect place to get some great experiences photos.
  • You are welcome to bring your own food. There is also hot and cold food available for purchase on board.
  • A full commentary is provided by your skipper. A limited number of multi-lingual headsets are available in German, French and Mandarin Chinese.
  • A portion of your fare contributes to marine mammal research and conservation.
  • You will be able to purchase lunch or dinner, depending upon the sailing time, from the café at Otehei Bay.
  • Snacks and drinks are also available for purchase onboard the vessel.
  • Easy and good fitness level required.
  • Interacting with common and bottlenose dolphins, orca, whales and other marine mammals is subject to DOC regulations.
  • Tours are suitable for people of all ages and average fitness. Our scenic walks are short and optional. Please let our guide know at check in if you have any fitness concerns.

Activity itinerary

Auckland Central
  • 15m
We pickup travellers from most locations in the Auckland CBD location. If your pickup location is not available on the list, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will do our very best to accommodate your request.
Caffe Cozy
  • 15m
We stop to get some great coffee at your own expense and a comfort break before we continue our journey into the Northland region.
Whangarei isite Visitor Information Centre
  • 10m
We stop to get some great coffee at your own expense and a comfort break before we continue our journey into the Northland region.
Hundertwasser Public Toilets
  • 15m
We visit one of the main tourist attractions in Kawakawa, the colourful public toilet designed by Austrian artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser. First visiting New Zealand in the 1970s for an exhibition of his work, he decided to make the country his second home and bought property on the Waikare inlet, east of Kawakawa. In 1998 with the help of the community he transformed the town’s public toilets into a work of art.
Cruise to the Hole in the Rock
  • 4h
  • Admission ticket included
The Bay of Islands is a natural playground offering a huge variety of activities to keep you entertained for days. With scenic landscapes to explore by land, sea or sky, abundant wildlife including the playful dolphins, plenty of rich and colourful history and of course water sport opportunities around every corner. Once a booming, bustling and bawdy seafaring centre, it’s now a peaceful and pristine spot, and offers the perfect base for exploring Northland. You’re spoiled for choice when it comes to must-dos in the Bay of Islands! Embark on a voyage of discovery and enjoy the beauty of this area when you join a daily cruise to hole in the rock, the most popular dolphin watching cruise in the Bay of Islands.
Auckland Central
  • 15m
After an exhilarating fun-filled adventure experience at Paihia, it is now time to head back to Auckland to conclude your evening and drop-off at your hotel in Auckland. We can also drop you at your accommodation in Paihia if you are staying locally in the region.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESAuckland Central
    • Auckland Central, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEMövenpick Hotel Auckland
    • 8 Customs Street East
    • 1010, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
This activity is not accompanied by a Hong Kong licensed tour escort.

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